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LBOE Meeting Tonight, Monday, March 18 at 7:45 p.m. to Discuss the 2024/2025 Budget.
Participate in-person at 11 Foxcroft Drive, or via the Webinar. To must register for the webinar, click here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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2024 SUMMER ACADEMY BROCHURE
LPS students looking to enhance their educational experience— either by catching up on the past school year’s coursework or getting a head start on that of the one to come — have a wide selection of classes to choose from through the district’s upcoming Summer Academy program.
LPS SUMMER ACADEMY 2024 - INFO & REGISTRATION -
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
Kindergarten registration for the 2024-2025 school year is open.
- Children must be 5 years old on or before October 1st of the current year to enter Kindergarten, or 6 years old by October 1st of the current year to enter 1st grade as per Entrance Age Policy 5112. View Entrance Age Policy #5112.
- Any Livingston resident who completed the kindergarten registration process by May 15th will be notified of their child's school placement by June 1st.
- If your child currently attends the Livingston Public School Pre-School program you DO NOT have to complete the pre-registration online. Please contact Amy Ennis at aennis@livingston.org for instructions.
- Click here to visit our Registration Page.
Principal's Messages
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March 17, 2024
Posted by Carlos Gramata on 3/17/2024Hello, Hillside Families! Happy St. Patrick's Day to all who celebrate!
I had the pleasure of attending the first of the Children's Theatre of Livingston performances this weekend of Peter Pan, Jr.--so wonderful! I was especially impressed to see so many Hillside students in the show. Kudos to all of the children for a great performance! We have some incredibly talented Huskies! 🙂
At Friday's Student Council Assembly, we were treated to some traditional Irish dance by members of our own staff, including secretary, Mrs. Schroeder, and instructional aides, Mrs. Keane and Miss Conway. We even had some special guests join us from a local Irish dance school! Lots of fun! At the assembly, we also recognized our Huskies of the Month for exemplifying the pillar of fairness, and awarded Hank and Holly to their new classroom homes, who were tied, by the way, in character votes and will split time with both of our mascot friends over the next month. Congratulations to Ms. Destro and Miss Russo's classes!
The PTA's Scholastic Book Fair begins this week. Thanks to everyone who supported last week's All for Books Coin Collection! We'll be in touch soon to share the winningest class! All classes have been scheduled to shop at the fair this week (please see the end of this document for the schedule). While we do have make-up shopping times scheduled, we encourage students to shop during their scheduled times. Thank you, and we hope you can make tomorrow evening's kickoff event from 4 to 6 p.m.! Please note that this event will take place in the lower gym. Entry to the event will take place through Door 5 only near the playground (no other entry will be accessible).
The PTA has partnered with the Zen Wushu Academy on a martial arts fundraiser where 10% of proceeds from package sales will be donated to the PTA. Please see this flyer for information.
Please see the next installment of Mr. C.'s Hank's PE Highlights here. Enjoy!
Dropbox Reminder: Families who come to school to drop off forgotten student items, like instruments, lunches, computers, books, etc., are asked to place items in the bin right outside the main entrance. Main office staff will be sure to retrieve items in a timely manner. Those who are dropping off must ensure that items are labeled with student names (the box has writing instruments and notes inside of it, if needed). It is not necessary to ring the bell to notify the office of drop-offs. Thank you, in advance, for your cooperation!
Please see the following reminder notes from the PTA:
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REMINDER Notes from the Hillside PTA:
1) Book Fair Signup Genius - Hillside is bringing back their Evening Book Fair on Monday March 18th (4:00 pm - 6:00 pm) - it will be a single evening Fair for parents to shop with their families. Come and enjoy stories ready by your favorite faculty/staff, too. School class shopping will be held from Tuesday March 19- Friday March 22, we need volunteers to help shop your child/children for their favorite books and support the event to be a success and run smoothly. Please sign up for volunteering.
2) The PTA is looking for nominations for next year's Executive Board. Please see here for more information!
3) Spring Fundraiser 2024: The biggest fundraising event of the year will be held on April 18th! A flyer with information can be found here. Family Sponsorship information can be found in this document. We hope you will join us for some fun, and thank you for your anticipated support!
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Thank you, and have a wonderful week!
Warm regards,
Mr. Gramata
P.S. These weekly messages are also posted on the school's site for your convenience.
P.P.S. Follow Hillside School on X/Twitter at @Hillside_Elem!
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Upcoming Dates to Remember!
Week of March 18, 2024
Monday, 3-18: Third Marking Period Begins, Grades 1-5
Peer Mediation Begins
ASEs: Golf & Science
Scholastic Book Fair Kickoff Event, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m., Hillside Lower Gym
Tuesday, 3-19: Scholastic Book Fair Class Shopping Begins
LYCS Leaders Grade 5, 2:45 - 3:45 p.m.
ASEs: Fitness & Chess
BOE Voting Meeting (adoption of tentative budget), 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 3-20: LYCS Leaders Grades 3 & 4, 2:45 - 3:45 p.m.
Fifth Grade Play Practice, 2:45 p.m.
District All Township Concert, 7:00 p.m., LHS
Thursday, 3-21: LYCS Young Leaders Grades 1 & 2, 2:45 - 3:45 p.m.
TREP$ Workshop 4, 2:45 - 4:00 p.m.
ASEs: Basketball & Robotics
District All Township Concert SNOW DATE, 7:00 p.m., LHS
Friday, 3-22: ASEs: Yoga & Engineering
Sunday, 3-24: Palm Sunday
Week of March 25, 2024
Monday, 3-25: Holi
Dental Health Assembly w/Dr. Hart, Grades K & 1
ASEs: Golf & Science
Tuesday, 3-26: ASEs: Fitness & Chess
Wednesday, 3-27: Women's Career Day Assemblies, AM
Caring Communities, 1:30 p.m.
Fifth Grade Play Practice, 2:45 p.m.
Thursday, 3-28: Guest Author Visit: Peter Brown
TREP$ Workshop 5, 2:45 - 4:00 p.m.
ASEs: Basketball & Robotics
Second Marking Period Report Cards, Grades 1-5 Available to Families
after 3:00 p.m.
Friday, 3-29: Good Friday, Schools Closed
Sunday, 3-31: Happy Easter!
Week of April 1, 2024
Monday, 4-1: Schools Closed for Spring Break
Tuesday, 4-2: Schools Closed for Spring Break
Wednesday, 4-3: Schools Closed for Spring Break
Thursday, 4-4: Schools Closed for Spring Break
Friday, 4-5: Snow Make-up Day; Partial Day of School, 12:00 PM Dismissal
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HIB AND 504 CONTACT INFORMATION
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Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying
District Anti-Bullying Coordinator
Mrs. Lisa Capone-Steiger
Email: lsteiger@livingston.org
Phone: 973-535-8000, x8032School Anti-Bullying Specialist
Mrs. Lisa Bowe, School Counselor
Email: lbowe@livingston.org
Phone: 973-535-8000, x7203
HIB Reporting Forms
School Climate State Coordinator Contact Information: HIB@doe.nj.gov
*These grades were discussed at the October 11, 2022 meeting of the BOE:
Official State Report
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District Section 504 Compliance Officer
Mrs. Lisa Capone-Steiger
Email: lsteiger@livingston.org
Phone: 973-535-8000, x8032School Section 504 Coordinator
Mr. Carlos Gramata
Email: cgramata@livingston.org
Phone: 973-535-8000, x8150Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC) Representative
Beth Litsky: bethlitsky@gmail.com
Lauren Zimmerman: lhandman@gmail.com
Out-of-District SEPAC Representative
Heidi Rome: heidirome235@hotmail.com
Scott Leshin: sl@sjhia.com
Upcoming Events
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Today
7:00 PM Board of Education Meeting
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Tomorrow
6:00 PM All-Township Concert
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Thursday
7:00 PM All-Township Concert (Snow Date)
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March 25, 2024
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March 27, 2024
7:00 PM District Jazz Concert
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March 29, 2024
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April 1, 2024
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April 2, 2024
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April 3, 2024
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April 4, 2024
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April 5, 2024
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Early Dismissal Day - snow day make-up
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April 8, 2024
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Early Dismissal Day for Solar Eclipse
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April 10, 2024
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April 16, 2024
5:30 PM GT Art Show